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Best DAPs50

1. Acoustic Research M200 Digital Audio Player

#1 in Best DAPs of 50 products

"I received it for a week. I am not comparing it to $300+ Dap, that is not fair. I compare it to $50-$200 Dap. Sound Quality: The sound is warm and authentic. For..."  Read More

2. Echobox Explorer Digital Audio Player

#2 in Best DAPs of 50 products

"Look, I've only had it a few hours but unless it turns into a shitbrick, I am more than pleased with this purchase. And yes, I ordered it before it dropped in price..."  Read More

3. XDuoo X3 Digital Audio Player

#3 in Best DAPs of 50 products

"Clunky UI, fixed by Rockbox. The navigation is a bit tricky to get used to, but this thing served me well and I ended up giving it to a friend when I upgraded. Hard to..."  Read More

4. Colorfly C3 Digital Audio Player

#4 in Best DAPs of 50 products

Celebrated and reviewed as a top-tier affordable digital audio player on Head-Fi, the C3 has inspired thousands of posts of discussion. Now's your chance to hear what...  Read More

5. FiiO X1 Music Player

#5 in Best DAPs of 50 products

Heavily equipped with all the features of a music player five times the price, the Fii0 X1 is capable of decoding high-resolution files up to 192kHz/24Bit. This...  Read More

6. HIFIMAN MegaMini Digital Audio Player

#6 in Best DAPs of 50 products

Looking for a digital audio player that works like a champ and fits easily in the palm of your hand? HIFIMAN has you covered.  Read More

7. xDuoo X3 II Digital Audio Player

#7 in Best DAPs of 50 products

"Considering the low price I give it five stars. The interface is so so, but it sounds good and the Bluetooth seems to work really well with my portable speaker and..."  Read More

8. XDuoo X2 Digital Audio Player

#8 in Best DAPs of 50 products

For anyone looking to get into high-quality portable audio, the XDuoo X2 overdelivers for the price. At just 1.8 ounces, it’s lightweight and pocket-friendly enough...  Read More

9. Shanling M1

#9 in Best DAPs of 50 products

"For me, music quality is important. The M1, for its price and size, gives excellent quality and detail in the music and has a reasonably large sound stage for this..."  Read More

10. FiiO X5 2nd Generation Player

#10 in Best DAPs of 50 products

With upgrades across the board, the new FiiO X5 includes all the right stuff in all the right places. This lightweight player is capable of decoding every popular...  Read More

11. Acoustic Research AR-M20 Digital Audio Player

#11 in Best DAPs of 50 products

"Hard to imagine a better value. Combined with the Massdrop IEMs the sound is outstanding. The form factor is small enough to easily slip into a pocket. Roughly the..."  Read More

12. Fiio M7 Digital Audio Player

#12 in Best DAPs of 50 products

"My older brother likes his new M7...A lot! This is a gift for my older brother as I thought it time to replace his older FiiO (M3?). He is NOT a fan of cell phones..."  Read More

13. Xuelin IHIFI770C Music Player

#13 in Best DAPs of 50 products

If you're looking for a player that allows you to bring FLAC files on the road, Xuelin's IHIFI770C might be just the ticket. Improving the technology, weight and DAC...  Read More

14. FiiO X3 Mark III Digital Audio Player

#14 in Best DAPs of 50 products

"My little music nugget. Consider this a 4.5 stars not a 5 stars since the product is not perfect but is very close to it (for my needs). Skip at the end for a pros and..."  Read More

15. Fiio X3 2nd-Generation Player

#15 in Best DAPs of 50 products

"Have listened to players costing $1000+ and would still buy this player. The build is very good and easy to use, I also bought the Fiio X5v3 player and Fiio K5..."  Read More

16. Hidizs AP60 Pro Digital Audio Player

#16 in Best DAPs of 50 products

A portable digital music player with impressive specs, the Hidizs AP60 Pro has gotten a lot of attention from the audiophile community. This new iteration improves...  Read More

17. Shanling M3s Digital Audio Player

#17 in Best DAPs of 50 products

"More Than Positive. This was my first experience with a DAP that is not an Apple product. I purchased the Shanling M3s from Drop because I wanted to get a DAP with a..."  Read More

18. Hidizs AP60 Digital Audio Player

#18 in Best DAPs of 50 products

There’s a lot to love about the Hidizs AP60: Budget-friendly and pocket-sized, it has plenty of features to make your music more enjoyable. It supports FLAC, APE, WMA,...  Read More

19. Aune M1S Digital Audio Player

#19 in Best DAPs of 50 products

Praised for its spacious, transparent sound, the Aune M1S digital audio player is a great choice for those who value a high-quality listening experience and a simple,...  Read More

20. XDuoo X10 Digital Audio Player

#20 in Best DAPs of 50 products

A sequel to XDuoo’s popular X3, the X10 features the impressive storage capacity of its predecessor, takes the sound quality up a notch, and adds a functional...  Read More

21. Astell&Kern Super Junior x AK Jr DAP

#21 in Best DAPs of 50 products

A collaboration with K-pop group Super Junior, the Super Junior x AK Jr digital audio player packs Astell&Kern’s renowned high-resolution sound into a slim,...  Read More

22. Opus #2 Digital Audio Player

#22 in Best DAPs of 50 products

Boasting high-end specs and the looks to match, the Opus #2 digital audio player is built with two Sabre32 ES9018K2M DACs for outstanding performance in native DSD...  Read More

23. xDuoo Nano D3 Digital Audio Player

#23 in Best DAPs of 50 products

At just 3.3 inches tall and 1.8 inches wide, the xDuoo Nano D3 is great for exercising, commuting, and any time you’re on the go. But don’t be fooled by its size: This...  Read More

24. Cayin N3 DAP – Exclusive US Launch

#24 in Best DAPs of 50 products

Cayin’s lightest digital audio player to date, the N3 has gotten a ton of hype since its unveiling at Canjam 2017—and now it’s making its US debut exclusively on...  Read More

25. FiiO X1 II Digital Audio Player

#25 in Best DAPs of 50 products

"Excellent design and engineering for active users. I have the FiiO X5 III and ordered the FIIO X1 II for more portable use. The X1 is much smaller. I wasn't..."  Read More

26. Shanling M5

#26 in Best DAPs of 50 products

Just released last March, the Shanling M5 has a lot to offer anyone looking for a dedicated digital music player. Solidly built to stand up to daily travel yet...  Read More

27. Opus #3 Digital Audio Player

#27 in Best DAPs of 50 products

"The Opus #3 is a solid player, but the sound signature is not quite right for me. The build quality is great. It's quite heavy in the hand, but that's fine with me...."  Read More

28. Shanling M2s Digital Audio Player

#28 in Best DAPs of 50 products

"I really like the Shanling 2 player. Sound quality is very good and battery life is acceptable too. The only thing I would change, which is just a minor feature for..."  Read More

29. Sony NWZ-A17 Walkman

#29 in Best DAPs of 50 products

The Sony A17 is a flash-memory based digital audio player with high-resolution capacity, powerful sound, and 64GB of internal storage with extra room for a microSD...  Read More

30. Colorfly C10 Portable DAP

#30 in Best DAPs of 50 products

Offering higher audio resolution than its predecessor, the C4, and an updated look that’s more sleek than steampunk, the Colorfly C10 is an impressive little music...  Read More

31. Astell&Kern AK240 Blue Note DAP

#31 in Best DAPs of 50 products

To commemorate Blue Note Records’ 75-year anniversary, the record company has teamed up with Astell & Kern to release the highly regarded AK240 music player in an...  Read More

32. iBasso DX90 Digital Audio Player

#32 in Best DAPs of 50 products

If you want to take your audiophile rig to go, you’ll need a mobile player capable of handling lossless formats and optimizing every track for the best possible...  Read More

33. Colorfly C4

#33 in Best DAPs of 50 products

A perfect match to your favorite pair of high-end studio headphones, the Colorfly C4 is a portable High-Definition player that can be used as a DAC or amp and comes...  Read More

34. Cayin N5ii Digital Audio Player

#34 in Best DAPs of 50 products

Cayin has gained a great reputation for making high-end DACs, headphone amps, and digital audio players. With the N5ii, the company continues its streak.  Read More

35. Cayin N3Pro Digital Audio Player

#35 in Best DAPs of 50 products

"5 / 5. A great acquisition. Very rich sound with tube audio option. It is very versatile for its value. Detailed audio and entertainment with the game that the tube..."  Read More

36. Astell&Kern AK100 II & AK240 DAPs

#36 in Best DAPs of 50 products

The successor to Astell&Kern’s popular AK100, the AK100 II features a Cirrus Logic CS4398 DAC chip and a dedicated HiFi amplifier that can drive any IEM and efficient...  Read More

37. xDuoo X20 Digital Audio Player

#37 in Best DAPs of 50 products

A new generation of digital audio player, the xDuoo X20 is fully loaded with features that make listening to music on the go easier and more enjoyable than ever. The...  Read More

38. HiBy R3 Pro Digital Audio Player

#38 in Best DAPs of 50 products

"It works over all. One major thing to not is if you are using it as a dac pass through don't have it balanced it takes to long to process the audio but for music it..."  Read More

39. Ruizu A50 HD DAP

#39 in Best DAPs of 50 products

At just 2.4 inches tall and 1.9 inches wide, the Ruizu A50 HD digital audio player is small and light enough to bring on a plane, to the gym, and just about everywhere...  Read More

40. Opus #1 MQS Portable Player

#40 in Best DAPs of 50 products

"Outstanding sound quality. This is an awesome little file player. While it does not have streaming or bt capability, what it does is play files flawlessly with..."  Read More

41. Cayin i5 Android Digital Audio Player

#41 in Best DAPs of 50 products

Just released this spring, the Android 4.4-based Cayin i5 stands out for its user-friendly touch screen and wireless connectivity with support for streaming services...  Read More

42. Astell&Kern AK100II Digital Audio Player

#42 in Best DAPs of 50 products

The successor to Astell&Kern’s popular AK100, the AK100 II features a Cirrus Logic CS4398 DAC chip and a dedicated amplifier that outputs 2 volts in balanced mode and...  Read More

43. Shanling M2X Digital Audio Player

#43 in Best DAPs of 50 products

"It is lost on transit. I di not see this."  Read More

44. HiBy R3 Pro Saber Digital Audio Player

#44 in Best DAPs of 50 products

"Of the best in its price. "  Read More

45. Xuelin iHiFi780 Portable Music Player

#45 in Best DAPs of 50 products

Ideal for pairing with IEMs or earbuds to complete your portable setup, the Xuelin iHiFi780 music player has garnered attention on Head-Fi for its compact size and...  Read More

46. Opus #1S Digital Audio Player

#46 in Best DAPs of 50 products

"My first impression with Opus#1S is undoubtedly positive, though I feel it might not be for everyone. Sound: Very clean, neutral tone, everything sounds just right,..."  Read More

47. Sony NW-ZX300A Digital Audio Player

#47 in Best DAPs of 50 products

"I'm very happy with the zx300a, received a two weeks ago, put a 400Gb sandisk microSD in it. After over 100 hours of burn-in it sounds really good with the fostex..."  Read More

48. Shanling Q1 Digital Audio Player

#48 in Best DAPs of 50 products

"I like the sound. The eq works well and has a good range. Just starting to use it daily snd its controls snd menus are easy enough for my purposes. And it's cute."  Read More

49. Lotoo PAW 5000

#49 in Best DAPs of 50 products

One of the highest-fidelity players on the market in a compact, lightweight package, Lotoo’s PAW 5000 is ideal for audiophiles on the move. It features the same ADI...  Read More

50. Lotoo PAW Gold

#50 in Best DAPs of 50 products

A reference-quality music player with the Midas touch, the Lotoo PAW Gold features a full-metal chassis machined from a solid brick of aircraft-grade duralumin and...  Read More